Suisun City, CA · Museum train · 2026 season

Santa Starlight Experience at Western Railway Museum

A Friday evening holiday visit at Western Railway Museum includes a nighttime train ride and Santa. This is a separate experience from its weekend Santa Trains.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

Selected departures 2026-12-04–2026-12-18

The current public page confirms Santa Starlight on Friday evenings for 2026. Retained December 4–18 bounds remain based on prior reviewed evidence; the booking widget was not rechecked.

The operator confirms the 2026 Santa Starlight experience but exact remaining seats were not checked. The SimpleTix widget was not fetched.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Santa Starlight Experience boarding location

5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585

Map marks the station or event campus. Confirm the holiday boarding point and entry with the operator.

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Plan your visit

Boarding
5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City, CA 94585
Experience and planning
Friday evening experience includes a nighttime train ride. Separate from weekend Santa Trains.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in California

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Western Railway Museum railway guide →